Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 163–164. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius without a covering, in armor, right, inscription TONINVS - AVG IMP II all around. Reverse: Minerva stands left, holds a branch in her right hand, supports a round shield with a spear in her left hand, inscription TR P XVIII - C, S III all around. Roman deities; iconography: Marcus Aurelius, shields, spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; silver; weight 3.45 g; diameter ~17–18 mm; axis 180 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_421

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.3Mb (1.8Mb) / 12.4in x 12.4in / 3706 x 3706 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 163–164 Obverse Bust covering armor right inscription TONINVS - AVG IMP II Reverse Minerva stands left holds branch right hand supports round shield spear left hand inscription TR P XVIII - C S Iii Roman deities iconography shields spears Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin silver weight 3.45 g diameter ~17–18 mm axis 180 degrees single round metal object worn surface irregular edge sits white background object primarily gray darker gray areas faint hints greenish discoloration scratches shallow grooves areas smoother wear across face raised indented shapes visible faint uneven rim perimeter.